Psychiatric Safety Officer

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH is seeking a Psychiatric Safety Officer to protect patients, visitors, staff and property on behavioral health units, collaborating with clinical teams to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Key duties include prompt escalation handling, de-escalation of incidents, and enforcing Protective Service policies. The role involves night shifts (36 hours per week) within the Behavioral Hlth Staffing department.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree in a related field is preferred.
• Two years of prior experience within a behavioral health facility, corrections facility, healthcare facility or other related experience.

Responsibilities

• Attends to escalating incidents promptly and identifies safety hazards.
• Assists in re-direction and de-escalation of patient situations to prevent aggressive behavior, seclusion, or restraint.
• Intervenes in patient, visitor and staff confrontations using least restrictive methods.
• Engages patients with therapeutic activities and maintains a professional image and demeanor.
• Supports and enforces Protective Service and unit policies.
• Understands and adheres to emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation, and disaster plans.
• Remains in assigned area and completes all duties; operates as part of a High Reliability Organization.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

The Psychiatric Safety Officer is responsible for protecting patients, visitors, employees, and hospital property by rounding in behavioral health units, engaging patients and promoting a safe and therapeutic environment while working in collaboration with clinical teams.

Responsibilities And Duties

Promptly attends to escalating incidents and proactively identifies issues and acts appropriately to eliminate safety hazards.

Assists in re-direction and de-escalation of patient situations. Works to prevent aggressive behavior, seclusion, and restraint by utilizing the least restrictive methods, as indicated by the Aegis System Crisis Prevention and De-Escalation training, and Protective Services Training.

Intervenes in patient, visitor and/or staff confrontations as appropriate using least restrictive methods, as indicated by The Aegis System Crisis Prevention and De-Escalation training.

Actively engages patients in therapeutic activities. Exhibits a professional image and demeanor. Utilizes interpersonal skills and customer service abilities to create a positive environment for patients and visitors.

Supports and enforces all Protective Service and unit policies.

Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation, and internal and external disaster plans.

Remains in assigned area and completes all specified duties.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications

High School or GED (Required)

Additional Job Description

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree in a related field is preferred
• Two years of prior experience within a behavioral health facility, corrections facility, healthcare facility or other related experience.

Work Shift

Night

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Department

Behavioral Hlth Staffing

Join us!

• if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment